Claiborne County, Tennessee
11 ZIP codes · Avg score 50/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to state averages, Claiborne County scores below the baseline — health violations appear more frequently than the norm across its 11 ZIP codes.
How Claiborne County Compares
How Claiborne County Compares
Claiborne County scores 19 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 18 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Claiborne County, Tennessee
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 15%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $612, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.269% avg pipe failure probability
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $612
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Claiborne County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Claiborne County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Claiborne County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Claiborne County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthur-shawanee Utility District | 10,037 | 8 |
| 2 | Clearfork Utility District | 1,305 | 5 |
| 3 | CUMBERLAND GAP WATER SERVICES | 340 | 4 |
| 4 | CLAIBORNE UTILITIES DISTRICT | 16,135 | 4 |
| 5 | Hallsdale-powell U.d. | 84,315 | 2 |
7 total water systems serve Claiborne County.
All ZIP Codes in Claiborne County
11 ZIP codes tracked in Claiborne County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37752 | Harrogate | 70 | B | 1 | $164K |
| 2 | 37715 | Clairfield | 68 | C | 5 | $140K |
| 3 | 37724 | Cumberland Gap | 67 | C | 3 | $145K |
| 4 | 37879 | Tazewell | 53 | D | 0 | $136K |
| 5 | 37825 | New Tazewell | 51 | D | 2 | $147K |
| 6 | 37824 | New Tazewell | 41 | D | 2 | — |
| 7 | 37707 | Arthur | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 37730 | Eagan | 40 | D | 0 | $130K |
| 9 | 37773 | Lone Mountain | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 37851 | Pruden | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 11 | 37867 | Shawanee | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Claiborne County
Retailer arrangements don't shape what appears here — the selection logic is independent, filtered against EPA detections and the federal hazard data on file for this county.
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Claiborne County, Tennessee
Overview
Claiborne County in Tennessee covers 11 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (50/100).
5 of 11 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.
What You Can Do
Claiborne County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.